Elements
Principles
Terms
Fashion Cycle
Describing Designs
100
How something feels or looks like it feels
Texture
100
The pleasing arrangement of all the parts of a garment or outfit so that they work well together. It means the colors, shapes, textures, and styles combine smoothly to create a balanced and unified look.
Harmony
100
Avant Garde
100
The height of a trend's popularity
Peak
100
Describe the lines
Curved, answers vary
200
The first thing we notice when looking at a design. Hint: hue
Color
200
The balance of this design
Asymmetrical
200
Custom-made clothing. High end fashion made custom to customers measurements.
Haute Couture
200
When a trend is gaining popularity
Rise
200
Describe using "shape"
Hourglass, answers vary
300
The outline or silhouette of a design
Shape
300
The focal point or "center of attention" of the design
Emphasis
300
The popular style of clothing, accessories, and appearance that people follow during a certain time.
Fashion
300
When a trend is no longer fashionable
Obsolescence
300
What is the color scheme
Complimentary
400
This element describes the path your eye follows on a design. Ex: Seams, stripes, or the shape of the silhouette.
Line
400
How the eye flows over parts of the design
Rhythm
400
Clothing or styles that are inspired by or look like fashion from the past,
Retro
400
Clothes with huge cut‑outs, revealing panels, or many “holes” are getting less popular as people lean toward more polished and wearable designs. This trend is in.....
Decline
400
Describe using principles this design:
Answers vary
500
The area in and around a design. Can be negative or positive.
Space
500
How parts of the design relate to each other. Comparing one part to another. Ex. size
Proportion
500
The specific combination of design elements—such as silhouette, line, color, fabric, and details—that define the appearance of a garment or group of garments. It represents a category or type of clothing with recognizable features that remain consistent over time.
Style
500
This is the average number of years it takes for a past fashion trend to come back in style.
20-30 years
500
Describe using elements and principles
Answers vary